CALENDAR Wednesday, Sept. 20

COMMUNITY · Nursing and patient care professionals seeking career opportunities are invited to attend an open house and job fair at Parkridge Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 5-8 p.m. During the event, Parkridge Health System recruiters will be looking to fill more than 100 registered nursing and patient care tech positions among the system’s Chattanooga locations that also include Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Valley Hospital. The open house and job fair will be held at the Parkridge Medical Center Diagnostic Center, at 2205 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to Parkridge. JoinHCA.com and bring updated resumes to the event.

EDUCATION · The Chattanooga State Nursing Program will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) on Sept. 19-21, 2017. Chattanooga State Technical Community College is located at 4501 Amnicola Highway. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person on Sept. 20, 2017 from 2:303:30 p.m. in the HSC Building, room 1083.

Thursday, Sept. 21

MEETING · The public is invited to the September 2017 monthly meeting of the Walker County Democrats will be held at the Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Ave., beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 21. The topic is: “Are there limits to free speech?” with speaker Tom McMahan, a social studies high school teacher. A panel of knowledgeable citizens — including Rev. Bryce Current, Dr. Gene Mesco (college professor), Mr. Nick Deslattes (social worker), Mr. Patrick Hickey (warehouse worker) — will respond to McMahan’s remarks from diverse perspectives. For information: David Boyle, 706-764-2801.

MEETING · The Catoosa County Democratic Party will nominate and elect officers at its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21. The meeting will be held at the Graysville voting precinct at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information contact C. Griffith by email at cagdemocrat@gmail. com.

MEETING · The Northwest Georgia Regional Commissione will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center. The center is located at 1282 Highway 53 Spur, S.W., in Calhoun.

Friday, Sept. 22

RECREATION · Friday night hikes at Cloudland Canyon State Park are 2-mile walks on one of the park’s best trails. Participants will learn interesting facts about the geology and history of the canyon. By the end of the hike, hikers will be in the dark, enjoying the trail by moonlight and listening for night sounds. Ages 10 and older. Reservations Required. Snacks and water will be available for you take with you on the hike and headlamps will be provided. Please bring a small pack to carry your items. Trekking poles or a walking stick are helpful as well. Night hikes are scheduled on Sept. 22 (7-9 p.m.) and on Oct. 6 (7-9 p.m.).For information and for reservations call 706913-7170.

Saturday, Sept. 23

ENTERTAINMENT · Another amazing Star Party at Cloudland Canyon State Park will take place from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. These popular events are sponsored by park staff and Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park and conducted by the Barnard Astronomical Society. Come see the wonders of the night sky through